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- Stanford University, B.A., History, 1992
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New York University (NYU), M.A., Educational Technology, 2001
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Part-time Lecturer, Technical Writing for Engineers & Scientists, The University of Tokyo
About Vince
For five years, I was one of the most trusted and successful MBA and graduate school counselors at Japan's largest prep school.
In 2007, I started my own business after deciding that I wanted to work with only the best students aiming for the top schools.
I provide counseling via Skype and phone, and at my Tokyo office.
Please complete this intake form if you would like to discuss the possibility of working together.
Contact Vince
Office Tel/Fax +81-3-3868-0691
US Tel 415-367-3563
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Admissions Catalyst
Nine years of proven results for the top candidates
Update - 27 Jan 2012
Latest posts
Vince's Kellogg Interview Seminar
How to Fail your Kellogg MBA Interview
Cornell Johnson Admissions Tips
Most popular posts
Cornell Johnson Admissions Tips
How can you contribute to our school?
References Step Three - Confirm the Questions
What questions should I ask at the end of my MBA interview?
Wharton EMBA Admissions Tips
How to discuss your strengths and weaknesses
Kellogg Interview Seminar
How to fail your Kellogg interview
INSEAD Admissions Tips
The INSEAD Interview
Vince HBS Essay Tips
2011-2012 Deadlines and Essay Topics
Wharton Admissions Tips
Vince answers frequently asked questions about MBA interviews
Why MBA? What are your goals?
How to discuss your accomplishments, leadership and teamwork
Columbia Business School Admissions Tips
The Columbia Interview
Round One Interview Timelines
2010-2011 Top School Deadlines, Essay Topics and Rec Letter Questions
Vince's Best Interview Tips
Berkeley Haas Admissions Tips
MIT Sloan Fellows Admissions Tips
The Wharton Interview
References Step Four - Organize Questions by Theme
Chicago Booth Admissions Tips
Kellogg Admissions Tips
Vince Kellogg MBA Essay Tips
The MIT Sloan Interview
Harvard Business School Admissions Tips
MIT Sloan Admissions Tips
Vince HBS admissions strategies
Duke Fuqua Admissions Tips
Vince Tuck MBA Essay Tips
The HBS Interview
Virginia Darden Admissions Tips
Michigan Ross Admissions Tips
Stanford GSB Admissions Tips
UCLA Anderson Admissions Tips
Vince MIT Sloan MBA Essay Tips
Watch sample interview videos
Vince's Interview Intensive Seminar
The difficult team
London Business School Admissions Tips
What matters most to Stanford, and why?
Tuck at Dartmouth Admissions Tips
Initial Consultation
Vince MBA Interview Services
Behavioral Interviews
Frameworks
Yale SOM Admissions Tips
Why I Love Japan
How to write email messages that get results
The Stanford Interview
The Tuck Interview
References Step Two - Decide Who to Ask
Optional vs. Supplemental Essays
HBS Interviews
Best Admissions Tips from AdCom Directors
How to write your life story
The Dirty Dozen
How to edit and proofread your own essays
References Step Five - Help Recommenders Differentiate Their Letters
IMD Admissions Tips
Second Opinion Service (SOS)
How to Secure a Fulbright Fellowship
Ideal Round One Timeline
How to leverage info sessions and campus visits
Stanford Leadership Assessment
HBS Wild Card Essay
Make a fresh start with each new MBA application
Outline your essays before writing a full draft
Vince answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about his service
2010
Rest before your test
Interview Tips
Goals = Rice
Kellogg Coffee Chat in Tokyo Dec 28, 2011 from 19:00-20:00
Case-based interviews and case method tips
Results
3 @ Berkeley Haas
Testimonials
"Preparing admissions essays for MBA programs can be a lonely process, involving much introspection and contemplation. Throughout this process, Vince was an invaluable partner to me, providing objective and professional advice that was critical to my success; ultimately, I gained admissions to 5 top programs in the US, including HBS, Wharton and Northwestern’s JD-MBA program."
Harvard Business School Class of 2012
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